Walt Disney Co., Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros. Discovery have sued Chinese AI company MiniMax. The US-based entertainment companies have alleged that the service offered by the AI startup, which is also known as one of China’s ‘Six Tigers’, generates copyrighted characters without permission. Alongside Zhipu AI, Moonshot AI, Baichuan Intelligence, StepFun, and 01.AI, Minimax…
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Hong Kong Disneyland has shared new concept art of its upcoming Marvel and Pixar attractions. The theme park, which opened on 12 September 2005, announced plans to expand its Marvel experiences during last year’s D23 fan event. Hong Kong Disneyland is adding a new themed area called Stark Expo, as…
Reaction to Donald Trump‘s attendance at the U.S. Open Men’s Final on Sunday just stepped into Center Court. A memo sent to the likes of ESPN and Sky Sports this afternoon from the United States Tennis Association asks “all broadcasters to refrain from showcasing any disruptions or reactions in response to the President’s attendance in any…
Disney will pay $10 million to settle allegations by the Federal Trade Commission that the entertainment company facilitated the “unlawful collection” of children’s personal data. In a complaint filed on Tuesday, the FTC said that Disney Worldwide Services and Disney Entertainment Operations — two entities that offer technical support and media content — violated the Children’s…
The man passed out during the Frozen experience (Picture: Li Zhihua/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images) A tourist has died at Disneyland in Hong Kong after passing out on its famous Frozen ride. The Filipino man, 53, died after losing consciousness while on the Frozen Ever After ride on Friday. His wife, who was with…
A Hong Kong online jewellery shop sued by The Walt Disney Company for trademark infringement has withdrawn its entire Mickey Mouse-themed collection, despite denying any brand violation. Sateur, operated by Red Earth Group Limited, removed the products after legal advice warned of the potential for a lengthy multimillion-dollar court battle. The company said that, while…
President Trump has yet to make Hollywood great again, as according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal, the “Hollywood of the South” just lost one of its biggest players, Disney Marvel. According to the report, Disney’s Marvel Studios has pulled the plug on filming in Georgia, abandoning a state it helped turn…
Washington, DC [US], August 17 (ANI): ‘Wonder Woman’ actress Gal Gadot shared her perspective on why Disney’s live-action ‘Snow White’ remake underperformed at the box office, reported Variety. During a recent appearance on the Israeli TV program ‘The A Talks,’ as quoted by Variety, Gadot said ‘Snow White’s’ poor box office performance was partially because…
Actor Gina Carano has publicly thanked Elon Musk after settling her high-profile lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm, which alleged she was wrongfully fired from The Mandalorian over her social media posts. The lawsuit, funded by Musk’s X Corp, was dismissed this week after both sides reached an undisclosed agreement. Newsweek contacted Disney and Lucasfilm for…
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Approximately two months ago, Disney closed a deal with Comcast, the parent company of NBCUniversal, that sealed Hulu’s fate. The House of Mouse owned a majority stake in the junior streamer, but Comcast retained…